Flu Immune 500

After getting a good night’s sleep with NyQuil, try using DayQuil during the day to get you up and going. A product put out by Vicks, DayQuil is a non-drowsy formula that temporarily relieves fever, nasal congestion, minor aches and pains, sore throat, coughing, and headaches associated with colds and flu. Sometimes it can be difficult to do just the basic necessities when you are feeling just plain yucky, DayQuil will help relieve these symptoms.

DayQuil is available in two forms: liquid or liquicaps, which are capsules containing the medication. Many people take the liquicaps because they do not like the taste of the liquid; I personally prefer the capsules during the daytime. I would rather toss a couple of the capsules in my purse than have to carry around a bottle and worry about keeping up with the dosage cup. Convenience is important when you are sick and don’t want to be bothered with anything extra to do.

There are also three forms of DayQuil available over-the-counter:

1) Cold and Flu

2) Sinus

3) Cough

Active ingredients include:

1) Acetaminophen

*This is a pain reliever and fever reducer. Do not take DayQuil if you are already taking medications that contain this ingredient, such as Tylenol. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage; therefore it is important that you watch your consumption of this medication.

2) Dextromethorphan HBr

*A cough suppressant, this is the part of the medication that stops the cough.

3) Phenylephrine

*This is a nasal decongestant, which relieves congestion associated with colds or the flu.

You should not take this medication if:

1) You are currently taking any other form of Acetaminophen, such as Tylenol.

2) You are taking a prescription medication that is a MAOI, monoamine oxidase inhibitor, which includes certain drugs used for treatment of depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, and Parkinson’s disease.

You should consult with your doctor before taking DayQuil if you have any of the following conditions:

*Heart Disease

*Thyroid Disease

*A cough that produces excessive amounts of phlegm or mucus

*Trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

*Breathing problems such as asthma or emphysema

*Chronic Bronchitis

*High Blood Pressure

*Diabetes

*Pregnant or breastfeeding

Taking DayQuil has helped me make it through a dreaded day. It helped to relieve the congestion, fever, aches and pains, and sore throat for approximately four hours before having to take more. Using this medication in conjunction with NyQuil at night helped my body to feel better when all that I really wanted to do was to go back home and go to bed. Be sure to read the label to ensure you are taking the correct dose while using both of these products, over dosage could cause serious health problems.